Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diaphragmatic hernia in horses.
- Journal:
- The Cornell veterinarian
- Year:
- 1976
- Authors:
- Firth, E C
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looked at three horses with a condition called diaphragmatic hernia, which is when part of the stomach pushes through the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. These cases were seen at the Ontario Veterinary College between September 1973 and August 1974. The researchers discussed the physical signs that can help identify this condition and noted that the best way to confirm the diagnosis is through a surgical procedure called exploratory laparotomy. The outcome of the treatment for these specific cases was not detailed in the abstract.
Abstract
The clinical and necropsy findings of three cases of diaphragmatic hernia admitted to Ontario Veterinary College between September 1973 and August 1974 are described. The physical signs of these and other reported cases are discussed, as are methods of diagnosis. Definitive diagnosis is best arrived at by exploratory laparotomy.
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